Historical Events
- Beatles launch "Apple Records" label
- Fifteen Guinea Special - last main-line steam passenger train service in Britain. Selection of British Rail steam locomotives make a return 120-mile journey Liverpool to Carlisle, before having their fires dropped for the last time.
Sports History
Satchel Paige (62) and needing 158 days on a MLB payroll to qualify for a pension, is signed by Atlanta Braves; doesn't pitch and becomes coach
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Kelly, England-born Irish footballer
- Anna Gunn, American actress
- Charlie Sexton, American guitarist and singer-songwriter (Arc Angels), born in San Antonio, Texas
- Veda Hille, Canadian singer
Famous Deaths
- Lucien Cerfaux, Belgian New Testament scholar, dies at 85
Died in 1968 1968 Highlights
About August 11, 1968
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 55 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: People Got To Be Free - The Rascals
#1 Song: Fire - Crazy World Of Arthur Brown
